Sumlang Lake

SUMLANG LAKE

If you have a lot of time or you’re looking for something to do. If you’re in Bicol or you’re planning to have a trip to Albay. Visiting this place should be on your list.

Located in Camalig, Albay, Sumlang Lake is known for its nature friendly image. Having a lot of man-made floating fancy structures, this place definitely fits your Instagram. You can experience floating above water while standing or sitting on a bamboo with your feet slightly invaded by water. The lake has different stations where you can capture great pictures.

Some of the artistic structures.

If you want a different perspective of the Mayon. Sumlang Lake in Camalig is the place to be. This place, with its calm glittering surface, inspires a relaxing afternoon wading out in a bamboo raft outfitted with a stylish set of chairs made from abaca. Cruise down the lake, or rent out a paddle board or kayak, while marvelling at the grandeur that is the Mayon Volcano.

Photobooth

Sumlang Lake is one of the tourist attractions in Albay. It is now being developed by the local government to simply boost the eco-tourism in the area. It is a destination to have a perfect background of the prominent Mayon Volcano.

A small place to get a good view of Mayon. It is well maintained park with only PHP 20.00 entrance fee for adults and PHP 10.00 for students. It is a good place for family who wants to do something different rather than going to the noisy and crowded malls. This is a 'must see' when visiting Albay. The bamboo raft cruise if leisurely affair with the friendly locals. The place is quite good, if you have heavy work for the week, then this is the right place to enjoy your weekend.

Breakdown of Expenses:

Entrance Fee (Sumlang Lake) - PHP 10

Balsa Fee - PHP 25

CR - PHP 5

HOW TO GET THERE

       From Legazpi, it is a 15-20 minute trip via Jeepney causing a fare of 10 pesos. From Daraga, it is about 10-15 minute trip with a fare of 8 pesos. It is a long walk of 15-17 minutes going to the lake. You can take all types of transportation going to the place but it is much easier to travel comfortably in your own vehicle.

Note:

- bring your own food pack (you can have a picnic here while in the lake riding in a bamboo craft) no food stall at the area so you better bring your comfort food

- if lucky, you can buy buko juice fresh pick if the man in-charge is around

- perfect time to get here is 4pm to witness the beauty of Mt. Mayon reflection at the lake

- come here weekdays to avoid crowded people at the spot

References:

www.lakbaybuhay.com/sumlang-lake/

http://www.celineism.com/diy-travel-guide-to-sumlang-lake.html

https://pnabicol.blogspot.com/2016/02/featuresumlang-lake-newest-gem-in.html

Contributor: Christopher James Miranda